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Optimove Selected as CRM Marketing Solution by Lottomatica Group

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4 years ago

August 2, 2022

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The leading Italian iGaming operator is set to partner with the retention marketing leader to scale marketing personalization and drive growth through AI-mapped CRM journeys

Optimove, the leading CRM Marketing platform, today announced it has been selected as the CRM Marketing solution by Lottomatica Group, the largest Italian group in the public gaming sector and one of the major players in Europe.

Optimove, which now works with five of the top six operators in Italy, helps brands manage large-scale CRM marketing frameworks. Optimove allows brands to reach their customers with the right message on the right channel by personalizing thousands of campaigns to hundreds of segments. Optimove allows brands to reach their customers with the right message on the right channel. Optimove’s AI-driven solutions autonomously determine the next- best- action for each player, eliminating marketers’ need to map every customer journey manually. Optimove empowers iGaming operators to understand better the behaviors players exhibit before becoming at-risk. These insights can help protect at-risk players, optimize marketing strategies and improve long-term player retention.

Lottomatica Group is Italy’s leading operator in online sports betting, games, amusement, and entertainment machines. With approximately €1.7 billion in revenues, the operator is the market leader and offers safe and engaging gaming experiences. Lottomatica has a customer base of 1 million online players, a franchising network of roughly 3,000 points of sales in sports betting and about 1,400 employees.

The new partnership will enhance Lottomatica Group’s CRM Marketing capabilities enabling the operator to scale and manage hundreds of player segments by harmoniously orchestrating realtime and scheduled multichannel campaigns, personalized for each player with the right message via the optimal channel. The scientific approach embedded in Optimove’s CRM Marketing platform will empower the operator to measure the incremental value of each player interaction and enhance its responsible gaming practices using Optimove’s predictive model for identifying and handling at-risk players.

“We are delighted to join forces with Optimove,” said Simone Occhiuzzi, Digital Director at Lottomatica Group. “To ensure we’re always one step ahead of the pack, we decided to work with the best, proven CRM Marketing platform. Optimove’s best-in-class solution will help us deepen the relationship with our players and ensure we’re always the responsible choice for players. We believe iGaming should be, and remain, a fun activity and are acutely aware of the importance of having responsible gaming practices in place. Optimove’s CRM Marketing platform will help us win a bigger share of wallet while maintaining a compliant and responsible CRM Marketing strategy”.

“We’re thrilled to be selected by Lottomatica Group as their CRM Marketing solution,” said Motti Colman, Senior Director of Sales at Optimove. “When a top operator joins forces with the leading CRM Marketing hub, expect big things. A customer-centric marketing approach is more important than ever for brands wishing to differentiate themselves from their competitors in today’s market. An effective CRM Marketing strategy must include the ability to unify customer data, micro-segment audiences, create personalization at scale, AI-Orchestration and measure the incremental impact of every action. Optimove provides all the pieces of that puzzle and more. We’re looking forward to helping Lottomatica use these capabilities as a growth driver for the business.”

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Bagelmania Backroom Comedy night lineup announced for Thursday, Feb. 26

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2 days ago

February 20, 2026

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The iconic Jewish delicatessen Siegel’s Bagelmania has announced the comedic line up that will leave guests “laughing their bagels off” at the next Bagelmania Backroom Comedy night on Thursday, Feb. 26.

Hosted monthly by Las Vegas-based and nationally touring comedian couple Noah Gardenswartz and Ester Steinberg, the event Thursday night will welcome Chris Clarke as the headliner along with acclaimed comics Kristeen Von Hagen, Gabe Quire and Lauren Rochelle.

Clarke, known as a high-energy and imaginative comedian, now tours the country with veteran comedian Rob Schneider. He also has amassed more than 40 million views on his popular YouTube channel “Csnacks,” where he tastes food and snacks from the front seat of his car. His hilarious and unique way of describing different flavors led to national commercials for Checkers and Rally’s, a one-hour special on the Cooking Channel titled Baby Got Snack, and an appearance as a food critic judge on Beat Bobby Flay.

Siegel’s Bagelmania will offer a special Backroom Comedy menu of its signature delicatessen cuisine as well as a full bar so guests can enjoy great comedy, dinner, and drinks in a unique, relaxed setting.

The Bagelmania Backroom is open to attendees 18 and older. Doors open for drinks and dinner at 7 p.m. Show time is 8 p.m. Tickets for Bagelmania Backroom are on sale for $20 online at https://siegelsbagelmania.com/backroomcomedy/ and will be sold at the door while supply lasts.

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ACR Poker OSS XL Returns With $50M GTD

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2 days ago

February 20, 2026

Wladimir P.

ACR Poker has officially announced the return of its flagship Online Super Series (OSS) XL, running from March 1 to March 23, 2026, with a massive $50 million in guaranteed prize pools.

Following the success of its recent Dual Venom tournaments, which paid out more than $11 million, ACR Poker is once again delivering high-value online tournament action designed for players of all skill levels and bankroll sizes.

Three Main Events With $5 Million Guaranteed

The headline events of OSS XL include three major Main Events launching March 15:

$2,650 buy-in – $2 million guaranteed
$1,050 buy-in – $2 million guaranteed
$215 buy-in – $1 million guaranteed

These marquee tournaments anchor the series, offering players high-stakes competition alongside accessible mid- and low-stakes opportunities.

Phil’s Thrill XXL and Multi-Flight Action

Kicking off the series on March 1 is Phil’s Thrill XXL, featuring a $1.5 million guarantee and a $10,300 buy-in. Players can qualify for as little as $95 through ACR’s Road to the Big One promotion.

The schedule also includes a $630 buy-in Multi-Flight Event with $1.5 million guaranteed, with Day 1 flights beginning March 1 and Day 2 set for March 23.

For bounty hunters, OSS XL offers five Mystery Bounty Multi-Flight tournaments, including:

Three $500,000 guaranteed events ($109 buy-in)
A $150,000 guaranteed event ($33 buy-in)
A $100,000 guaranteed event ($5.50 buy-in)

These tournaments provide dynamic prize opportunities and strong value across all buy-in tiers.

$65,000 Leaderboard Contest

To enhance engagement, ACR Poker’s Leaderboard Contest returns with $65,000 in cash and tournament tickets across three buy-in tiers:

High Stakes: $15,000 top prize
Mid Stakes: $7,500 top prize
Low Stakes: $4,000 top prize

According to ACR Pro Chris Moneymaker, OSS XL stands out for its inclusive structure, substantial guarantees and daily leaderboard incentives that reward consistent participation.

With $50 million guaranteed and a broad mix of Main Events, Mystery Bounties and multi-flight tournaments, OSS XL reinforces ACR Poker’s position as a major force in the global online poker tournament landscape.

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Alanbase and Gamblers Connect announce new partnership

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2 days ago

February 20, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Gamblers Connect, the award-winning iGaming media and affiliate platform, has announced a new strategic partnership with Alanbase, a cloud-based SaaS “constructor” built to power advanced affiliate programme development.

The collaboration strengthens Gamblers Connect’s B2B Providers section, a curated hub designed to connect iGaming professionals with trusted, high-performance industry solutions. By integrating Alanbase into its ecosystem, Gamblers Connect enhances access to cutting-edge affiliate management technology tailored to competitive iGaming markets.

A Customizable SaaS Solution for iGaming Affiliates

Alanbase differentiates itself through its fully customizable SaaS architecture. Unlike traditional affiliate software, Alanbase allows operators to build dashboards, performance indicators and statistical tables using their own formulas. This “constructor” model ensures the platform adapts to each business workflow — not the other way around.

The cloud-based system also delivers high-speed data refresh capabilities, enabling operators to monitor player activity in near real time. This performance advantage provides deeper analytical insight and supports faster decision-making in fast-moving iGaming environments.

Gjorgje Ristikj, Founder of Gamblers Connect, highlighted that the partnership aligns with the platform’s mission to feature transparent, value-driven B2B providers. By adding Alanbase to its verified partner network, Gamblers Connect reinforces its commitment to showcasing tools that improve affiliate program scalability, operational efficiency and measurable growth.

Expanding the iGaming B2B Ecosystem

The partnership reflects growing demand for flexible affiliate SaaS platforms that prioritize customization, automation and performance tracking. As competition intensifies across global iGaming markets, data-driven affiliate management solutions are becoming a critical component of operator success.

With Alanbase now featured within Gamblers Connect’s B2B Providers hub, industry professionals gain streamlined access to enterprise-grade affiliate infrastructure designed for scalability and precision.

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